<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> 2010-03-10T05:12:14Z PunBB https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/915/story-time-the-reason-for-changing-my-name/ <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> She must have read this thread and took a step back

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Reteris 2010-03-10T05:12:14Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14613/#p14613 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> Her night is now Hott Mess. I assume this is to avoid legal conflict.

hotmessization is kind of growing on me now though. I like being able to Google it and get me as a result.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/hotmessization 2010-03-10T00:36:40Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14594/#p14594 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> can we get a donation box going for legal fees to help hot mess regain his name? smile

]]> https://chipmusic.org/5H1R0 2010-03-09T21:12:49Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14553/#p14553 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> go and kick her right in the ovaries

]]> https://chipmusic.org/an-cat-max 2010-03-09T09:16:32Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14464/#p14464 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> you should have turned your name to hers

then when you get famous BAM right back at her



[i know this is completely unrealistic i am drunk]

]]> https://chipmusic.org/yuh 2010-03-09T06:46:17Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14455/#p14455 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> Reteris wrote:

Someone registered on youtube under "Reteris"

oh, about that. . .























. . .that sucks.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/octavialsilver 2010-03-08T22:03:28Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14378/#p14378 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> Someone registered on youtube under "Reteris"

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Reteris 2010-03-08T21:57:57Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14376/#p14376 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> nonfinite wrote:

Erm... can't you trademark Hot Mess?


Edit:  Yup, you can.  There are currently two trademarks for "hot mess", one is in shoes and the other is in tanning products.  My recommendation is that you register your name, Hot Mess, in the category of music production and performance, then send her a C&D.

As long as you have a registered trademark put into place before she does, and your products are similar enough to cause confusion (which it obviously could in this case, I can open a fast food restaurant called Nike but if I get into the shoe biz I'm in trouble,) you're legally in the right.  Actually, once you have a trademark you're obligated by law to reinforce your right as the trademark owner.

Here's hoping you decide to take the next step and register.

this is would be good.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/infradead 2010-03-08T17:54:43Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14356/#p14356 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> hah, based on the thread title I was going to come in here to commiserate and be all "I understand, it's been hard on me too."

while it's bullshit & frustrating that some hipster chick stole your artist name & kind of forced you to get a new one... I like Hotmessitization better. 

And if it's pissing you off, frustrating you, or seeming to be a big deal/ make your life harder?  Then think about the endless train of bullshit involved with changing your actual name (like I did several months ago), and how many more people have to do that on a daily basis. (not to marginalize your situation or anything)

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Princess 2010-03-08T17:54:04Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14355/#p14355 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> Yea, you should do it. I mean, $100 isn't that bad I guess, and you get to stick it to her and shove the legal docs in her face. Never Surrender!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/BetaSynapse 2010-03-08T17:22:26Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14354/#p14354 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> DO IT!

inb4 kickstarter to pwn this silly girl!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/calmdownkidder 2010-03-08T15:50:19Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14346/#p14346 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> nonfinite wrote:

There are currently two trademarks for "hot mess", one is in shoes and the other is in tanning products.

Haha, I had to google that:

]]> https://chipmusic.org/NO+CARRIER 2010-03-08T15:47:05Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14345/#p14345 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> It depends.  You can register in-state for under $100 usually.  Since this woman is operating in the same area as you it would provide the protection you needed.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/nonfinite 2010-03-08T15:40:37Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14344/#p14344 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> nonfinite wrote:

Erm... can't you trademark Hot Mess?

Shit's expensive!

(isn't it?)

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Bit+Shifter 2010-03-08T15:36:28Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14343/#p14343 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> Erm... can't you trademark Hot Mess?


Edit:  Yup, you can.  There are currently two trademarks for "hot mess", one is in shoes and the other is in tanning products.  My recommendation is that you register your name, Hot Mess, in the category of music production and performance, then send her a C&D.

As long as you have a registered trademark put into place before she does, and your products are similar enough to cause confusion (which it obviously could in this case, I can open a fast food restaurant called Nike but if I get into the shoe biz I'm in trouble,) you're legally in the right.  Actually, once you have a trademark you're obligated by law to reinforce your right as the trademark owner.

Here's hoping you decide to take the next step and register.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/nonfinite 2010-03-08T15:29:41Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14340/#p14340